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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX48 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax WG-2

 FX48 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FX48

 WG-2 FX48 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-2

 FX48 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX48 vs the WG-2.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WG-2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio WG-2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $325 $350